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CLOSINGS AND DELAYS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12TH
The following school systems are opening with a 2-hour delay for Friday, December 12th: Clay Fentress Overton Pickett
EXCAVATION WORKERS FROM CROSSVILLE CONFIRMED INVOLVED IN BIG RIDGE TRENCH COLLAPSE
On Thursday morning around 8 a.m., a trench collapsed at Big Ridge State Park in Union County, Tennessee, trapping two workers from Norris Brothers Excavating,
KINGSTON FIREFIGHTERS RESPOND TO FARMER ROAD TRAILER FIRE; STRUCTURE SAVED
A camper trailer caught fire last night just before 11:00 p.m., prompting a response from the Kingston Fire Department to the campground on Farmer Road,
ROCKWOOD E.M.S. RESPOND TO TWO-VEHICLE ACCIDENT ON COMMERCE STREET
Around 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday evening, Rockwood first responders, police, and an ambulance were dispatched to a two-vehicle accident on Commerce Street, the side street
KINGSTON MAN FOUND DEAD IN WILLOWBROOK DRIVE HOME; FOUL PLAY RULED OUT
One person was taken to the Knoxville Forensic Center last night for an autopsy following what appeared to be an unattended death on Willowbrook Drive
DAUGHTER OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFF SENTENCED TO 20 YEARS FOR CHILD ABUSE
Sarah Fuson, daughter of Montgomery County Sheriff John Fuson, was sentenced to 20 years in prison on December 11, 2025, in a Dickson County court
INDICTMENT FOR FIRST DEGREE MURDER IN OVERTON COUNTY
From District attorney General Bryant Dunaway: On December 9, 2025, The Overton County Grand Jury, after hearing testimony from investigators, issued a True Bill of
LOCAL COUNTIES SEE INCREASES IN STATE A.C.T. SCORES
Nashville, TN — Today, the Tennessee Department of Education (department) released the ACT state results and participation rate for the graduating class of 2025. Thanks to
MARYVILLE TEACHER ALLEGED TO HAVE STOLEN BOXES OF TRADING CARDS FROM TARGET
James Creech, a teacher with Maryville City Schools in Maryville, Tennessee, has been placed on administrative leave after being charged with theft of property under
TWO WORKERS TRAPPED IN MASSIVE TRENCH COLLAPSE AT BIG RIDGE STATE PARK
A trench collapse rescue operation is underway at Big Ridge State Park in Tennessee, where two people were reported trapped following a call received around
TCAT UPPER CUMBERLAND PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH PATHWAYS TO NUCLEAR INDUSTRY CAREERS
TCAT Upper Cumberland (December 11, 2025) – Tennessee remains a national leader in the specialized nuclear industry sector. To ensure our state continues to lead
TENCATE DONATES TO RHEA SHERIFF’S ANGEL TREE TOY DRIVE
From the Rhea County Sheriff’s Office: Sheriff Mike Neal, Chief John Argo and the Rhea County Sheriff’s Department would like to extend our deepest appreciation
CLOSINGS AND DELAYS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12TH
The following school systems are opening with a 2-hour delay for Friday, December 12th: Clay Fentress Overton Pickett
EXCAVATION WORKERS FROM CROSSVILLE CONFIRMED INVOLVED IN BIG RIDGE TRENCH COLLAPSE
On Thursday morning around 8 a.m., a trench collapsed at Big Ridge State Park in Union County, Tennessee, trapping two workers from Norris Brothers Excavating, a company based in Crossville, who were ...
KINGSTON FIREFIGHTERS RESPOND TO FARMER ROAD TRAILER FIRE; STRUCTURE SAVED
A camper trailer caught fire last night just before 11:00 p.m., prompting a response from the Kingston Fire Department to the campground on Farmer Road, which runs off Gallaher Road in the area behind ...
ROCKWOOD E.M.S. RESPOND TO TWO-VEHICLE ACCIDENT ON COMMERCE STREET
Around 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday evening, Rockwood first responders, police, and an ambulance were dispatched to a two-vehicle accident on Commerce Street, the side street entering the Walmart parking lo ...
KINGSTON MAN FOUND DEAD IN WILLOWBROOK DRIVE HOME; FOUL PLAY RULED OUT
One person was taken to the Knoxville Forensic Center last night for an autopsy following what appeared to be an unattended death on Willowbrook Drive in Kingston. Emergency units responded to the cal ...
DAUGHTER OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFF SENTENCED TO 20 YEARS FOR CHILD ABUSE
Sarah Fuson, daughter of Montgomery County Sheriff John Fuson, was sentenced to 20 years in prison on December 11, 2025, in a Dickson County court for aggravated child abuse and child abuse conviction ...
INDICTMENT FOR FIRST DEGREE MURDER IN OVERTON COUNTY
From District attorney General Bryant Dunaway: On December 9, 2025, The Overton County Grand Jury, after hearing testimony from investigators, issued a True Bill of Indictment against EDWARD LOUIS ...
LOCAL COUNTIES SEE INCREASES IN STATE A.C.T. SCORES
Nashville, TN — Today, the Tennessee Department of Education (department) released the ACT state results and participation rate for the graduating class of 2025. Thanks to the efforts of schools and d ...
MARYVILLE TEACHER ALLEGED TO HAVE STOLEN BOXES OF TRADING CARDS FROM TARGET
James Creech, a teacher with Maryville City Schools in Maryville, Tennessee, has been placed on administrative leave after being charged with theft of property under $1,000. According to an arrest ...
TWO WORKERS TRAPPED IN MASSIVE TRENCH COLLAPSE AT BIG RIDGE STATE PARK
A trench collapse rescue operation is underway at Big Ridge State Park in Tennessee, where two people were reported trapped following a call received around 8:08 a.m. Maynardville Mayor Ty Blakely ini ...
TCAT UPPER CUMBERLAND PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH PATHWAYS TO NUCLEAR INDUSTRY CAREERS
TCAT Upper Cumberland (December 11, 2025) – Tennessee remains a national leader in the specialized nuclear industry sector. To ensure our state continues to lead America’s renewed push for energy inde ...
TENCATE DONATES TO RHEA SHERIFF’S ANGEL TREE TOY DRIVE
From the Rhea County Sheriff's Office: Sheriff Mike Neal, Chief John Argo and the Rhea County Sheriff’s Department would like to extend our deepest appreciation to TenCate for their generous contri ...
